Wednesday, March 2, 2011

The first final interview

Yesterday I had a final interview with a company I would love to work for.  They have a valuable product, a positive culture and quality people.  And the guy I interviewed with seemed like a strong manager and good person.  I think the interview went well.

So why do I keep worrying that I am too old?  I know that because of my age, I have strengths that can't be shown on my resume.  I am more patient but also more persistent than I was 20 years ago.  I have greater wisdom about what motivates customers to make decisions and how to engage them in the selling (buying) process.  But I also know that taking time off to raise my kids carries a price.  I don't regret it, never will, never would go back and do it differently.  But now I have to face the fact that I am going to have to continue to fight my way back into credibility.

Either that or I am just a little paranoid about the age thing.

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